Atiku likely to win ADC presidential primary if he contests — Ardo

Convener of the League of Northern Democrats Umar Ardo has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will emerge victorious in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if he decides to contest.

Speaking on Friday during a programme, Focus Nigeria, aired on the African Independent Television (AIT), Ardo said he had analysed possible scenarios ahead of the party’s primary election.

While discussions around a consensus candidate may arise within the party, he noted that such an arrangement would require key contenders, including Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, to step down, a situation he described as unlikely.

He explained, “Consensus will only be feasible if major aspirants willingly…